Warner Brothers and CBS Films have acquired the film rights to Stephen King's The Stand.

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that the companies will co-develop the post-apocalyptic novel for the big screen, putting the project into motion by meeting with writers and directors within the month.

Mosaic and Roy Lee have been lined up to produce the film along with Warner and CBS, with CBS "having the option to participate in co-financing". Warner will deal with marketing and publicity both within the US and internationally.

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Stephen King will be involved with the project, though it has not yet been announced in what capacity.

The Stand was first released in 1978, with the author penning a revised version which hit shelves in 1990.